Protecting Christianburg Together
Home Safety Audit
Take 10 minutes to ensure your home is protected against fire hazards.
1. Detection Systems
Test all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Ensure there is at least one on every level and inside every bedroom.
2. Escape Planning
Identify two ways out of every room. Verify that all doors and windows open easily and are not blocked by furniture.
3. Electrical Hazards
Check for frayed cords, overloaded outlets, and space heaters kept at least 3 feet away from flammable materials.
4. Kitchen Vigilance
Never leave cooking unattended. Keep a lid nearby to smother small grease fires and ensure the stove is clear of towels.
Fire Prevention Tips
Proactive measures for every corner of your home.
The Kitchen
Stay in the kitchen when frying, boiling, or grilling. If you must leave, turn off the stove. Keep oven mitts and wooden utensils away from the burners.
Living Areas
Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children. Use sturdy candle holders and extinguish all flames before leaving the room or going to sleep.
Garage & Storage
Store gasoline and other flammable liquids in approved containers away from heat sources. Clean up oil spills immediately and dispose of oily rags in metal containers.
Seasonal Advice
During winter, have chimneys inspected and cleaned. In summer, keep grills 10 feet away from the house and overhanging branches.
Alarm Maintenance Guide
Working alarms double your chances of surviving a home fire.
Strategic Installation
Mount alarms high on walls or ceilings. Keep them at least 10 feet from the stove to reduce nuisance alarms while cooking.
Monthly Testing
Push the test button once a month. If it doesn't sound, replace the batteries or the entire unit immediately.
Battery Schedule
Change batteries twice a year—when you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. If the alarm chirps, replace the battery now.
Total Replacement
Replace all smoke alarms every 10 years and CO alarms every 5-7 years, regardless of how they look or function.
Create Your Escape Plan
When the alarm sounds, you may have less than two minutes to get out safely.
Map It Out: Draw a floor plan of your home showing all doors and windows.
Two Ways Out: Find two ways out of every room in case one is blocked by fire or smoke.
Meeting Spot: Choose a fixed location outside (like a tree or mailbox) where everyone will meet.
Practice: Run a drill twice a year. Practice getting out in the dark and staying low to the ground.
Average arrival time for Christianburg emergency calls in 2025.
Incidents managed by our volunteer crew including fire and rescue.
Dedicated neighbors serving neighbors since our department's founding.
Our goal through education and rapid professional emergency response.